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IPS 264

Behind the Headlines: An Introduction to Modern Afghanistan, Pakistan and India

School of Humanities & Sciences

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[ Transactional ] International Law: International Trade

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[ Transactional ] as a Relevant Course outside SLS for those interested in South Asia : Practitioners have noted that it’s important to understand the economic, political and cultural forces that have shaped a particular region in order to build relationships in those countries. Region: India, South Asia

General course
Description:

Introduction to history and contemporary politics of South Asia. Analyzes history and current state of India, Afghanistan and Pakistan: historical forces that shaped the region (diverse religions and ethnicities, geography, and colonialism), the rise of the Taliban and Al Qaeda in Afghanistan; Pakistan's government, military, and mullahs; the economic and political rise of India; and the U.S. intervention in Afghanistan, US relationship with Pakistan, and its policy shift toward India.

Course Style: A Substantive/ Perspective course looks at law from an external or non-traditional standpoint.